Pt. I. Legal pluralism in South Africa -- The phenomenon of legal pluralism -- Nature and sphere of African customary law -- Recognition, application and ascertainment of customary law -- Religious, personal and family law systems in South Africa -- pt. II. African customary law -- Family law -- Law of property -- Law of contract -- Law of delict -- Law of succession and inheritance -- Traditional leadership and governance -- Traditional courts and other dispute resolution mechanisms -- pt. III. Personal, religious and family law systems in South Africa (Hindu, Jewish and Muslim personal law) -- Hindu personal law -- Jewish personal law -- Muslim personal law.